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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.76, 167.25 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.76, 167.25 and 68.41 is: 102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.76 : 167.25 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.76/167.25 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.76x = 167.25 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.76x = 11,441.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,441.15/111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.37

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